Mike Bullock (1)

A wonderful premise (magical stuffed animals that fight nightly to protect children from the monsters lurking in their cabinets and under their beds) and gorgeous artwork, but unfortunately a lacklustre, trite and unsatisfying plot. The small bonus story at the end really underscores this, by having the exact same omnipotent fix-all solution to the problems as the main story did. I really wanted to like this enough to buy a second volume, but I don't see that happening unless I stumble over show more it cheap at a second hand shop some day. show less

Timothy fantasizes about the galactic Zoom Patrol, wishing he could join leader Dash Lightrider in fighting off star dragons and other enemies. When Timothy's father returns from his latest business trip with an ordinary beach towel as a gift, claiming it came from another planet, a disappointed Timothy wishes he could leave his father. As he sulks, Timothy's new towel comes to life and offers to take Timothy to Lightrider's spaceship, where they begin living Timothy's dreams. Only it turns show more out Mourn the star dragon isn't seeking to destroy them but is searching for his missing son. Timothy must help the Patrol find Mourn's son and return home before he breaks his own dad's heart.

Presented as a graphic novel, this humorously told tale plays with conventions of superhero comics, fantasy novels, and science fiction works. For instance, Dash turns out to be the leader in name only because he often doesn't know how to get the Patrol out of a jam and gains no respect from his fellow crew members because of his self-centeredness. Likewise, unlike traditional fantasy stories where the dragon is the evil being that must be slain, Mourn is a caring father trying to provide for his son, drawing parallels to Timothy's own father.

Between the bright colors, three-dimensional drawings, and glossy paper, the book's illustrations appear to pop right off the page, inviting the reader to engage with Timothy and his world. Timothy and the Transgalactic Towel will help readers satiate their desire for action and adventure, while also reminding young readers of the important role that parents play in their lives. show less

I saw this book at the library and decided that it looked like an interesting graphic novel, so I borrowed it to read. It was a cute story, appropriate for all ages, and was beautiful illustrated in bright bold colors.

The Gimoles help to bring Spring to the land but when Frost kidnaps Groundhog no one is around who can stop the machines of winter. The Gimoles venture deep into Frost's territory to rescue Groundhog and bring Spring.

This was a fun graphic novel and reminded me a bit of the show more movie Tinkerbell, in how the Gimoles are responsible for getting everything ready for Spring. The story is pretty straightforward and is easy for younger readers to follow, although I think adults who enjoy a good simple fantasy story will enjoy it too. There is some humor throughout and the characters are easy to follow; there is adventure throughout too.

The illustration is high quality. There are a lot of bright colors and the characters are done in a style that is a bit anime like and a bit classic cartoon. The characters have expressive faces that really add to the story and they are easy to distinguish from one another. The lush colors and detailed background really make this fun story pop and come alive.

Overall I found this to be a fun read. The plot is pretty simple but still well done. It is a story that children can easily follow and adults will still find entertaining. The illustration was stunning; bright and colorful and really fit the story perfectly. I recommend this read to readers of all ages who like a good light-hearted adventure fantasy. It is especially well-suited to younger children who should find the story and characters easy to follow. Hopefully more graphic novels about the Gimoles are published in the future. show less

This book is about a little boy who has a great imagination and has tigers for friends but really believes that they are there.

This book is great for older children, but again, not for the age that I teach.

I would not read this book to my children, due to age issues, but for older children, I think it would be cool to let them make their own comic books.